A Philippine
volcano that erupted last weekend belched smaller plumes of ash and shuddered continuously with earthquakes Thursday, prompting authorities to block access to nearby towns due to fears of a bigger eruption.
A crater lake and nearby river on the Taal volcano dried up in signs of its continued restiveness, and officials have warned people against speculating the five-day eruption is waning.
Soldiers and
police blocked villagers from going back to the island volcano and nearby towns to retrieve belongings, poultry and cattle.